Course Overview
The banking and financial services industry is highly regulated and constantly evolving. Strong governance and compliance frameworks are essential to maintain trust, protect institutions, and safeguard financial systems. This Governance and Compliance in Banking and Finance Training Course provides participants with knowledge of global regulations, governance principles, and compliance strategies designed specifically for the financial sector.
Through interactive workshops, regulatory case studies, and practical exercises, participants will learn how to design governance models, strengthen compliance systems, and ensure alignment with standards such as Basel III, FATF, and other regional frameworks.
By the end of the program, participants will be equipped to enhance governance effectiveness, mitigate regulatory risks, and build resilient financial institutions.
Course Benefits
Gain practical knowledge of governance frameworks in banking.
Strengthen compliance with international financial regulations.
Improve accountability and risk oversight structures.
Enhance fraud detection and anti-money laundering practices.
Build resilience through strong compliance cultures.
Course Objectives
Understand governance principles in banking and finance.
Apply regulatory frameworks such as Basel III and FATF standards.
Strengthen compliance and monitoring systems.
Build effective governance structures for accountability.
Identify and mitigate compliance risks and vulnerabilities.
Align governance with long-term organizational strategy.
Foster a culture of integrity and responsibility in financial institutions.
Training Methodology
The course uses expert-led lectures, interactive discussions, regulatory case studies, and group workshops. Participants will practice applying governance and compliance frameworks through real-world banking scenarios.
Target Audience
Compliance officers and managers.
Risk and governance professionals in financial institutions.
Internal auditors and regulators.
Banking and financial services executives.
Target Competencies
Financial governance frameworks.
Regulatory compliance management.
Risk oversight and accountability.
Anti-money laundering and fraud detection.
Course Outline
Unit 1: Governance in Banking and Financial Institutions
Principles of governance in the financial sector.
Board oversight and accountability structures.
Linking governance to trust and resilience.
Case studies of governance failures in banking.
Unit 2: Global Financial Regulatory Frameworks
Basel III and prudential regulations.
FATF and AML/CTF obligations.
Regional regulations (EU, US, Asia, MENA).
Cross-border compliance challenges.
Unit 3: Compliance Monitoring and Risk Management
Designing compliance programs in banking.
Monitoring and reporting frameworks.
Tools for risk identification and mitigation.
Leveraging technology in compliance monitoring.
Unit 4: Fraud, AML, and Financial Crime Compliance
Identifying risks of financial crime.
AML/CTF detection and reporting obligations.
Transaction monitoring and suspicious activity reporting.
Case examples of financial crime investigations.
Unit 5: Building Sustainable Compliance Cultures
Embedding compliance into organizational culture.
Leadership’s role in governance and ethics.
Training and awareness programs for staff.
Preparing for future regulatory challenges.
Ready to strengthen compliance and governance in your financial institution?
Join the Governance and Compliance in Banking and Finance Training Course with EuroQuest International Training and lead your organization toward trust, integrity, and resilience.
The Governance and Compliance in Banking and Finance Training Courses in Amsterdam provide professionals with the frameworks and best practices necessary to ensure ethical conduct, regulatory compliance, and sound governance within financial institutions. Designed for bankers, compliance officers, auditors, and risk managers, these programs focus on integrating governance structures and compliance systems to promote transparency, stability, and trust in the financial sector.
Participants gain a deep understanding of corporate governance and regulatory compliance principles, exploring how effective oversight and control mechanisms safeguard institutions from operational, financial, and reputational risks. The courses cover critical topics such as regulatory frameworks, Basel III requirements, anti-money laundering (AML) obligations, data protection, and conduct risk management. Through interactive case studies and simulations, participants learn to assess compliance risks, strengthen governance models, and foster a culture of accountability aligned with global financial regulations.
These banking governance and compliance training programs in Amsterdam combine theoretical knowledge with real-world application. The curriculum emphasizes the interplay between governance, ethics, and risk management, helping participants design and implement internal control systems that meet the expectations of regulators, shareholders, and customers. Key areas of focus include board governance, compliance monitoring, internal auditing, and the integration of ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) standards into financial decision-making.
Attending these training courses in Amsterdam offers professionals access to an international network of financial and regulatory experts in one of Europe’s foremost banking and business hubs. The city’s strong financial infrastructure and regulatory environment make it an ideal setting for exploring best practices in compliance and governance. By completing this specialization, participants will be equipped to enhance institutional integrity, manage regulatory complexities, and lead governance initiatives that ensure long-term financial sustainability and global compliance excellence.